Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh has given in-principle approval for the preparation of scientific dossiers on pho (rice noodle soup) and water puppetry, to be submitted to UNESCO for inclusion on its intangible cultural heritage list.
The first-ever festival features nearly 100 booths presenting regional specialities, showcasing the breadth of Vietnamese culinary traditions from the North to the South.
According to Dr. Nguyen Thu Thuy from the Vietnam National University, to elevate Hanoi’s street food, vendors must first ensure their offerings are distinctive, something that builds a unique brand identity.
Taking a stroll down memory lane, Mai Hai Lam, a Vietnamese in Poland, said “pho” transcends being a mere dish to part of the national identity. He recalled his old mornings beside a steaming bowl of “pho”, with the fragrant broth conjuring an entire childhood.
Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi, has been ranked 11th among the world’s top 15 cities most favoured by tourists in 2025, according to a recent article by Time Out titled “The cities tourists are ditching – and where they’re heading instead.”
The renowned culinary website Taste Atlas has announced its list of the top 100 best dishes in the world for 2024. Notably, pho bo (“beef” pho) is the only representative from Vietnam, ranking 93rd with a rating of 4.44 stars.
A recent workshop on preserving and promoting the national intangible cultural heritage of “Pho Hanoi” was held in the capital, bringing together culinary experts, artisans, and managers to share insights into the origins, evolution, and cultural significance of this iconic Vietnamese noodle dish.
Hanoi Pho, along with Nam Dinh Pho, has been recognised as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage. At the recent Hanoi Culinary Culture Festival 2024, the debut of "digital pho" captivated visitors, drawing large crowds eager to experience this innovative concept. This initiative not only preserves traditional “Pho” but also demonstrates its evolution in the digital age, highlighting Hanoi's creativity in the cultural industry.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Italy, in partnership with national-flag carrier Vietnam Airlines, hosted the inaugural "Pho and Nem Day" in Rome, showcasing Vietnam's rich culinary heritage and promoting tourism.
Pho, the iconic Vietnamese noodle soup, has transcended its traditional roots and won hearts worldwide, with its latest milestone being the opening of “Pho Hanoi 1979” restaurant in the heart of Sydney, Australia, on December 2.
The Hanoi Culinary Culture Festival 2024 with the theme “Hanoi ket noi nam chau” (Hanoi connects the World) is underway at Thong Nhat Park in the capital city.
Vietnamese cuisine, delicious food that even just hearing about makes all of us, as Vietnamese, want to take a bite. We take great pride in having such diverse, unique, and palatable dishes in all regions in the country. This is also one of the reasons that draws international visitors to Vietnam. In this episode, let’s listen to the experiences of foreign tourists as they indulge in Vietnamese dishes.
Vietnamese cuisine continues to earn global acclaim, securing spots on several prestigious rankings.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recently added Hanoi’s Pho (rice noodle soup) and traditional craft of making lotus tea in Quang An ward, Tay Ho district, to the list of national intangible cultural heritage.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has officially recognized “Pho Nam Dinh” as part of the national intangible cultural heritage.
“Pho” (Noodle soup) of Hanoi capital city and the northern province of Nam Dinh has been named in the national intangible cultural heritage list by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
At the Asian food stall, 'pho' is served during all three main meals, while 'nem' is kept with its original Vietnamese name instead of using "spring roll" in English.
The Paris Olympics organising committee has chosen two Vietnamese dishes, pho (noodle soup with beef or chicken) and nem (fried spring rolls), to serve athletes at the Games.
Vietnam’s two popular dishes of pho (noodle soup) and nem (spring rolls) have been chosen by host France to serve athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Vietnam’s two popular dishes of pho (noodle soup) and nem (spring rolls) have been chosen by host France to serve athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics.